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The Evolution of the Tomboy - Restrictions Placed on Female Participation in Physical Activity throughout History
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The Evolution of the Tomboy Restrictions Placed on Female Participation in Physical Activity throughout History Name: Tavia Ferreira Student #: 203992377 Section: A Assignment #2 Professor: Dr. Greg Malszecki Course: Foundations of Kinesiology and Health Science, KINE 1000 Department: Kinesiology and Health Science Date: Monday January 22, 2001 Women, throughout the nineteenth and twentieth century have faced difficulties in their right of passage into the world of physical activity. In the face of political repression, medical myths, poor funding, and media coverage; women have battled to make their place in modern day athletics. Despite the diversity and pressures presented in the male dominated societies throughout history, women have adapted and evolved into multi-talented athletes whose skill levels equal or even surpass those of their male counterparts. The segregation of women in athletics dates back to 1000 BC where the Herean Games, a women only version of the Olympic games took place in Ancient Greece. The first ever official banishment of women...
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